Institute for Engineering Driven Health
The UD Institute for Engineering Driven Health is a cluster of innovators who develop and translate new technologies to advance human health. We engineer across multiple scales (from the subcellular to whole human level) and integrate disciplines spanning biomaterials to biomechanics to create transformative solutions to pressing healthcare needs. We also connect UD researchers and staff with external business and community partners to catalyze idea generation and technology commercialization. Our primary area of emphasis is improving human mobility, with secondary foci in immunoengineering, cancer, and regenerative medicine.
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Who We Are
A cluster of innovators who strive to advance human health by applying engineering principles to solve clinical challenges.
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What We Do
- Develop solutions for unmet needs in health and medicine. Learn More
- Translate ideas into clinical products and processes. Learn More
- Connect people within and outside UD so diverse teams with complementary expertise can work together efficiently to evaluate new approaches. Learn More
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Why It Matters
Interdisciplinary and diverse teams and approaches are required to create accessible and robust solutions to big healthcare problems.
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ACCELERATING TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
February 21, 2024 | Written by Erica K. Brockmeier
UD receives $6 million from National Science Foundation as part of inaugural translational research funding program.
Applied Research
We offer expertise in…
- Bioinspired and responsive therapeutics
- Advanced biomaterials
- Microphysiological systems
- Regenerative medicine
- Immunoengineering
- Multiscale biomechanics
- Wearable technologies
- Robotic devices
- Medical imaging
- Preclinical and clinical experimentation
- Virtual reality/virtual therapy
Workforce Development
We train new talent through…
- Course curriculum
- Applied research experiences
- Visiting scholars programs
- Clinical immersion
- Senior design
- On-the-job training
- Community-facing symposia
Commercialization & Partnerships
We promote and facilitate…
- Patent application
- Licensing opportunities
- Corporate partnerships
- Community engagement
- Technology commercialization